keplaffintech New Member 18 Member For: 10y 1m 3d Posted 21/05/15 10:39 AM Share Posted 21/05/15 10:39 AM (edited) Has anyone left their FG falcon parked outside for a considerable period of time (years)? I'm thinking of buying one but I won't be able to keep it garaged. I was wondering what sort of damage to the paint or interior to expect after 1, 2, 5 years etc.EDIT: I'm leaning towards black or dark colours.Thanks Edited 21/05/15 10:43 AM by keplaffintech Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90552-leaving-fg-falcon-parked-in-the-sun/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZYWALKER XR50T Gold Donating Members 2,795 Member For: 12y 1m 23d Gender: Male Location: Western Sydney Posted 21/05/15 10:50 AM Share Posted 21/05/15 10:50 AM (edited) Had my ute (silhouette) outside for around 2 years. Regret it, it is now garaged. Plastic roof trims and some of the plastic trims around the windows are a bit faded. Tonneau is a bit lighter too. Edited 21/05/15 10:50 AM by OZYWALKER Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90552-leaving-fg-falcon-parked-in-the-sun/#findComment-1545486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keplaffintech New Member 18 Member For: 10y 1m 3d Posted 21/05/15 10:54 AM Author Share Posted 21/05/15 10:54 AM How did the paint fare? Also did the roof lining material fail at all? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90552-leaving-fg-falcon-parked-in-the-sun/#findComment-1545490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixy Angel Expert Donating Members 9,132 Member For: 20y 3m 28d Gender: Male Location: North Jamberoo, NSW Posted 21/05/15 10:57 AM Share Posted 21/05/15 10:57 AM (edited) All this can be avoided if you give it some love'n once a month.Keep the polish and wax up to it and you'll be fine. Dont look after it and it will go to 5hit within a year.that's why we give most out cars girl names because they to need some love'n too Edited 21/05/15 10:59 AM by Pixy Angel 3 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90552-leaving-fg-falcon-parked-in-the-sun/#findComment-1545491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZYWALKER XR50T Gold Donating Members 2,795 Member For: 12y 1m 23d Gender: Male Location: Western Sydney Posted 21/05/15 10:59 AM Share Posted 21/05/15 10:59 AM Paints fine, it got looked after. Plastics can be replaced. Interior is fine, always used a sun visor though. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90552-leaving-fg-falcon-parked-in-the-sun/#findComment-1545492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keplaffintech New Member 18 Member For: 10y 1m 3d Posted 21/05/15 11:06 AM Author Share Posted 21/05/15 11:06 AM Cheers guys! That's reassuring to hear. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90552-leaving-fg-falcon-parked-in-the-sun/#findComment-1545494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
petchyboy Member 76 Member For: 15y 7m 26d Gender: Male Posted 01/06/15 05:33 AM Share Posted 01/06/15 05:33 AM Had mine 6yrs and spends many days in hot sun 35+c day during the week, only problem is the roof lining which needs replacing, paint and plastics still mint Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90552-leaving-fg-falcon-parked-in-the-sun/#findComment-1547121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdog Donating Members 13 Member For: 21y 5m 1d Gender: Male Posted 27/11/16 11:51 AM Share Posted 27/11/16 11:51 AM Mine has had the rear leather seat split and the window trims crack and pieces fall off. Not good, it spent 3 yrs out in the open in FNQ Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90552-leaving-fg-falcon-parked-in-the-sun/#findComment-1623108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB83R Member 1,632 Member For: 9y 1m 5d Gender: Not Telling Location: Radioactive wasteland Posted 29/11/16 11:02 AM Share Posted 29/11/16 11:02 AM I think a quality window to tint would go a long way plus a good detail once a year or so. Apparently the dealer applied paint protection is worth it. You don't have to wax or polish the car ever. Seems legit... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90552-leaving-fg-falcon-parked-in-the-sun/#findComment-1623496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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